Ghana is making significant strides in promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education. One of the most notable initiatives is the establishment of the Accra STEAM Centre, which aims to transform the educational landscape and equip students with the skills needed for the 21st century.
The Accra High STEAM Centre was inaugurated on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, by the Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, as part of the government’s effort to align educational needs with industry demands. The Centre is the first of 20 STEAM Centres being constructed by the Ministry of Education, with the others at various stages of completion. Situated at Accra High Senior High School (SHS), the Centre boasts modern facilities and resources to support effective teaching and learning in STEAM subjects. Since its opening, the Ghana Education Service has operationalised and has been managing the Accra High STEAM Centre with the support of relevant stakeholders.
One of the exciting aspects of the STEAM Centre is that, right from Secondary school, children have the opportunity to learn coding, electronics, robotics, game development, and character design. This Centre has become a STEAM training hub, building the capacity of teachers and students in Robotics, CoderZ, and 3D Printing to prepare them locally for the Robotics World Challenge. The Centre also continues to host visitors from the Ministries of Education in Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya, who have come to learn best practices.
The primary objective of the Accra STEAM Centre is to promote and enhance STEAM education at the pre-tertiary level and create a pipeline of learners for STEM education at the tertiary level. The Centre aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration among students. By providing hands-on learning experiences in areas such as coding, electronics, robotics, game development, and character design, the Centre helps students develop the skills necessary for real-life applications.
The Accra High STEAM Centre, located on the Accra High School campus, is open from Monday to Friday to all pre-tertiary schools within the Greater Accra Region, ensuring that a wide range of students can benefit from its resources.
